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Chapter Fifty-Eight

Before the police arrived, I assumed I would regret my decision.

I didn't.

I assumed Renee would come outside and cause a scene.

She didn't.

I assumed Emmett would ask questions about what happened.

He didn't.

I sat in the passenger seat of his car and closed my eyes as we waited.

Emmett's phone rang, startling me.

"Hey," he answered and then sighed heavily. "No, she's here with me in the car. You were right. Pretty bad, yeah. No, I didn't make the call; she did." Emmett looked at me and said, "Edward wants to talk to you."

I grabbed the phone and took a deep breath.

"Bella?" Edward's voice was in my ear and I immediately started crying. "Did she hurt you?"

"I don't know what happened," I admitted as my voice cracked.

"Christ, I should have been there," Edward said in a strained voice. "I'm on my way. I'm waiting to fly out. I will be there as soon as I can."

"Okay. Okay."

"Emmett said you called the police. Is that true?" he asked.

"Yes."

"Baby, I'm so proud of you. Do you hear me? You did the right thing."

"I love you," I cried and Emmett set his hand on my shoulder.

"I love you. Stay with Emmett, okay? He'll take care of you until I get there."

Five minutes later the police showed up. I stayed in the car as Emmett explained the situation to Officer Collin.

Just our luck.

Officer Collin had me exit the car as I gave him my side of the story, showing him my neck and the other bruises and marks Renee had left on me. I had yet to see the damage done to my neck, but I most definitely felt it. And judging by the look on Officer Collin's face, it was obviously not a pretty sight.

Officer Collin and Officer Samuel knocked on the front door for a good three minutes until I walked over and opened it for them.

Emmett instructed we stay in the car while the officers brought Renee outside.

I watched from the car window as Renee resisted arrest and was able to breathe once they drove away with her cuffed in the backseat.

I did the right thing.

I didn't regret my decision.

And then I puked in Emmett's car.

A/N: Thanks all you sweet people.